The Scarlet Letter
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Author: Nathaniel HawthorneEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-04-11
ISBN: 1442140712
Number of pages: 130
Publisher: CreateSpace
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Book Review: A serious psychological drama
Summary: 5 Stars
Is it better to admit guilt and choose to live a life of shame, or is it better not to admit guilt and choose to live a life of dignity? This is the theme of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. The heroine, Hester Prynne, is accused of committing adultery, and has to live with a scarlet letter `A' hanging from her neck. Because she wants to protect the dignity of her lover, she refuses to disclose his name.
The story is set in the eighteenth century, when having a baby out of wedlock was considered to be extremely shameful. That may seem irrelevant to the present culture, but conflicts around shame and guilt are prevalent even today. So the emotional conflicts are as relevant today as they were in those days.
Hawthorne is an expert in describing psychological conflicts. Even though his style may seem old fashioned, he dissects the human mind with the expertise of a modern psychologist. As he describes the course of the two lovers' relationship with society, Hawthorne expertly describes their emotional and character changes.
A priest, a doctor and a wild little girl are some of the other colorful characters woven together to create a story full of suspense and surprises.
If you like serious dramas, which deal in depth with complex human characters and situations, you will love reading this book.
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